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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only. August 11, 1994 MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS FROM: JAMES W. STANLEY Deputy Assistant Secretary SUBJECT: Construction vs. Maintenance OSHA’s regulations define “construction work” as “construction, alteration, and/or repair, ...
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It is our understanding that CIC no longer has any national accreditation. We had contacted them in July 2017 and they sent us a package showing accreditation from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies for small, medium and large telescoping boom cranes until May 31, 2018. Their accreditation for lattice boom carriers was good to ...
Read More Important Notice for CIC (Crane Institute Certification) Applicants

Mail-In Application Revised

Posted on Jan 11, 2019 in News

HMOAB has revised our mail-in Application Form effective July 11, 2019. You are still strongly urged to use the online feature on our website to apply for or renew your certification. However, there are some of you who do not have online access or prefer to mail us your application. Some important changes to the ...
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JANUARY 3, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule on November 7, 2018 that clarifies certification requirements for crane operators, and maintains the employer’s duty to ensure that crane operators can safely operate the equipment. The final rule will maintain safety and health protections for ...
Read More U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Crane Operator Certification Requirements